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Overview |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,481 students)
Cleveland State vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or West Virginia University Tech?
- Cleveland State University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Cleveland State University ($19,584.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Cleveland State ($9,529 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 21.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,676 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 6.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,436 vs. $8,830)
Cleveland State vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 46 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Cleveland State vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or West Virginia University Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between West Virginia University Tech and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (30% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $6,400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,001)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/